Masters 2026 Streaming Schedule Released As Golf Fans Prepare
Masters 2026 Streaming Schedule Released As Golf Fans Prepare...
The 2026 Masters Tournament streaming schedule has been unveiled, giving golf fans across the U.S. a roadmap for watching every critical moment of the year's first major championship. With the tournament beginning Thursday, April 9, at Augusta National Golf Club, broadcast partners ESPN and CBS have detailed their coverage plans alongside Masters.com's live streams.
This year's streaming options include featured group coverage, Amen Corner live shots, and 4K HDR broadcasts for compatible devices. ESPN+ will carry early-round coverage Thursday and Friday before CBS takes over for the weekend. The schedule is trending as viewers finalize their viewing plans amid high anticipation for defending champion Scottie Scheffler's performance.
Augusta National confirmed expanded streaming access this year, including new interactive features on the Masters app. Golf fans have taken to social media to share their viewing strategies, with many planning multi-screen setups to follow both the leaders and fan favorites like Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods, who is making his 30th Masters appearance.
Viewership is expected to surge after last year's record-breaking ratings. The tournament holds special significance this year as the 90th anniversary of the Masters' founding. First-round coverage begins at 8:00 a.m. ET Thursday on ESPN and Masters.com, with streaming options available through Paramount+, fuboTV, and YouTube TV.
Tournament organizers emphasized that all streaming platforms will require authentication through participating TV providers. Cable-cutters can access coverage via standalone ESPN+ and Paramount+ subscriptions. The full schedule has been pinned to the top of the Masters' official Twitter account, where it's garnered over 12,000 retweets since yesterday's release.
Sports media analysts note this year's streaming flexibility responds to growing demand for mobile viewing. Last year's final round averaged 4.2 million concurrent streams across platforms, a 22% increase from 2024. With perfect weather forecast for Augusta this weekend, tournament officials expect those numbers to climb higher.
